Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Thank You M'am by Langston Hughes

Read and answer the following questions in the comments section of the blog. Remember to provide support for your thinking and text evidence from the story for a complete response. Once you've responded, check back often and make comments to at least two others that move the thinking along.

Why did Mrs. Jones take Roger home in the first place?

81 comments:

  1. Mrs. Jones took roger home to wash his face and cook him a meal.

    Molly J.

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  2. She took him home so he could wash his face and to eat.

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  3. Amanda- Mrs. Jones took Roger home because she wanted to ask him why he tried to take her purse, she wanted to clean up his face,give him some food and talk with him.

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  4. Mrs. Jones took Roger home to teach him a lesson. She trusted him apparently. She some how knew that he wouldn't run away.

    Layla

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  5. Mrs.Jones took Roger home because she wanted to teach him a lesson and she wanted to wash his face.

    Nicole H.

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  6. from kayla,

    To teach him a lesson, about asking people if they want something instead of taking it or steeling. I got this answer because I think the boy (Roger) was poor and needed some shoes for his bare feet.

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  7. Anonymous.....
    Remember, a solid answer should have at least three sentences and text evidence to support your thinking. Why would Mrs. Jones take someone home and take care of them that tried to steal from her? Why didn't she call the police?

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  8. SEAN-To teach him a lesson so he won't do it again. i don't think he'll do it again

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  9. To Teach him a lesson so he won't do it again. I don't think he will ever do it again. She also broght him to her house to ask him why he tried to take her purse and to clean his face.

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    Jack

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  10. Amanda,
    Don't you think it's strange that she wanted to know why rather than punish a thief? I don't think I would be able to do that, would you?

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  11. Mrs.Jones took Roger home because Mrs.J. wanted
    to teach Roger a lesson.I think this because
    Mrs.J. said "I'm going to teach you a lesson."




    Ausan.M

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  12. She took him home so he could wash his face and eat.

    adamM

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  13. Good point, Sean. Why don't you think he'll do it again? What lesson do you think he learned?

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  14. Maddie-

    Mrs.Jones took Roger home so they could continue talking. They had to leave because people started to stare. They also had to eat and sleep. Roger had to wash his face.

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  15. He tryed to steal her pocketbook and wanted to teach him a lesson.

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  16. Think bigger - get out of the box........:)
    Would anyone you know take home a pick pocket?
    What does this tell you about Mrs. Jones and her character?

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  17. I don't get why Mrs.Jones would take home a pick pocket that tried to steal her pocket book.
    Nicole H.

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  18. Why do you think she made this choice? Again......what does this tell you about her and what was going on?

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  19. -ms. adams i dont think he'll do it again because he seemed to be really scared by the experience.
    -sean

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  20. -dear molly i don't agree with you because i think she wanted to teach him alesson not just wash his face

    -sean

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  21. i think my amswer was too short...



    Molly J.

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  22. sean, thank you for telling me i'll try to thin of a better answer.


    Molly J.

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  23. I'm very proud of you all tonight!!!!!!!! I love that you are trying to connect and making the effort!!!!! I have enjoyed watching you grow!

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  24. molly,

    You need at least 3 sentences.



    -kayla

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  25. thank you miss adams.

    molly j.

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  26. -molly thats a good idea


    -sean

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  27. Mrs. Jones as you can see has a very kind heart!

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  28. i know i was listening to miss adams. you think i'm dumb?

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  29. To Sean,

    i think you are right about molly.




    -jack

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  30. sean,
    what are you talking about?


    molly j.

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  31. Hey guys if you guys were Mrs. Jones what would you do to Roger.



    brett

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  32. Dear Ms.Adams,
    Thank you for complementing us on our work I really appreciate it.-Nicole H.

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  33. Kayla what do you think the boy lived with if he was poor? Do you think he had anyone to care for him? I think he might of be alone.
    From,
    Amanda

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  34. Thank you Sean for apologizing but it is time to stay on task. I think he also stayed because he felt welcome in Mrs.Jones' house because she was welcoming him in her house


    Maddie

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  35. -nicole i think your right

    -sean

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  36. Amanda,

    There is nothing wrong with your paragraph- I'm just saying that you made a great paragraph and good voice and indenting that I just wanted to say good job.

    Kayla

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  37. I would tell his parents.



    brett

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  38. To tell the truth i think that i would have just called the police.Instead of taking him into my house.How about you Molly, Kayla, Ausan, Adam, Brett, Amanda, Nicole, Maddie, Jack, and Sean?

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  39. To Nicole,

    I don't get why also.




    -Jack

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  40. good idea maddie

    -sean

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  41. Sorry!!!!!!


    I did two sentences!!!



    maddie

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  42. Dear Sean,

    What do you agree with and why.
    Nicole H.

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  43. is anyone going to answer my question?

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  44. Dear sean,

    do not agree with my idea.



    maddie

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  45. dudes,


    do you know the point of this story?


    mystery

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  46. To Layla,

    i would call the police too.



    -jack

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  47. Dear Jack,

    I need for you to write more details in what you are saying.
    Nicole H.

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  48. why would you call the police jack?



    molly j

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  49. I would to LAYLA



    BRETT

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  50. yes i do dudes

    -sean

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  51. To NIcole,


    FINE!

    -mystery

    A.K.A -JACK

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  52. Testing,is it working now?


    adamM

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  53. I would have just called the police,Annonomys


    Ausan

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  54. .......TESTING.....TESTING.......is anyone there

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  55. i think were all right

    -bag boy

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  56. dear Jack,

    I still need you to give me some more details on your other reply.
    Nicole H.

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  57. Since it is working now,did you all like my story?

    Sassy Patato

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  58. My new name is Bob from aucounting.This is Layla by the way.

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  59. Mrs. Jones did a good job do you?

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  60. I don't agree with you people.



    Mystery man

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  61. To Molly,





    -www.shh.com

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  62. Dear Layla and Jack,

    I would not called the police because what he did would not learn his lesson in jail. He would just do it again. Mrs.Jones was smart to bring him home and teach him a lesson.

    Hi Home A.K.A. Maddie

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  63. Dear Jack,


    Are
    your parents back from Mexico?

    beme
    A.K.A brett

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  64. Is anyone on the blog?


    beme

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  65. anyone there


    Sincerely,
    Bob from Aucounting

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  66. Has anyone read the story three times?


    beme

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  67. LAYLA I'M HERE



    BRETT

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  68. I think Mrs. J did a good job.
    beme

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  69. from kayla,

    Yes, I do know the point of this.

    molly

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  70. Hi anybody ouy there?

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  71. Its me sassy potato looking for somrbody.HELLOW???????????????????

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  72. I am leaving.HOLLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sassy patato

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  73. if i were miss jones i woudle just kick him and leave with my pocket book

    -bag boy

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    SHAMA HAMA

    -BAG BOY

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  75. shabilaba ding dong

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